Reservoir characterization
In part one of this two-part series, explore five underdeveloped US shale and tight-rock plays, from the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale to the Brown Dense, and discover why proven hydrocarbons and successful wells have yet to translate into repeatable unconventional development.
Proxy models are transforming reservoir management by enabling engineers to rapidly evaluate and optimize thousands of operating scenarios, helping improve CO2-EOR, carbon storage, geothermal, and underground gas storage decisions while keeping high-fidelity reservoir simulation at the core of validation.
Rock sample characterization, widely used in hydrocarbon exploration and production, is emerging as a critical tool for understanding and optimizing subsurface mineral extraction through in-situ leaching.
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The new facility was designed to enable advances in understanding subsurface processes through integrated geomechanics, fluid dynamics, and advanced reservoir characterization. -
Geophysicist Markos Sourial discusses advances in seismic imaging, the challenges of modern data processing, and what they mean for the next wave of subsurface professionals.
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Part 2 of this two-part series focuses on the disciplines of drilling engineering and production engineering.
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Part 1 of this series focuses on the disciplines of geology and geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering using real-world field examples from Malaysia and the author's experiences in training undergraduate students in Malaysian universities.
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The SPE Reservoir Technical Discipline and Advisory Committee invite their Reservoir members worldwide to participate in a new survey aimed at assessing the current state of reservoir engineering across industry and academia. Deadline is 21 July 2025.
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The trio introduced an innovative mud drilling system designed for horizontal reservoirs with extreme inclines of up to 102° and depths reaching 11,000 ft.
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Potential subsurface locations for carbon dioxide storage must meet benchmarks that warrant effective, safe, and economic storage functions.
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This article evaluates the geomechanical impacts of depleting and repressurizing such gas reservoirs, while proposing laboratory measurements to enhance understanding of geomechanics.
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Mark your calendars for the first SPE Live featuring the 2023 TWA Energy Influencers.
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Exploration into the CO2 sequestration in basalt formations and how advances in sequestration can help combat climate change.
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